Parents or guardians of a selected student may apply for a grant. Grants are allocated on the basis of financial need.

The next closing date for students departing January to April 2011 is 15 November 2010. After that, the closing date for students departing in July to September 2011 is 15 February 2011.

To apply for a grant please complete the application form and email diana.rennie@afs.org or post to the Programme Manager (Sending), AFS NZ, PO Box 5662 Lambton Quay Wellington 6145 .

Note:
Grants are provided as a funding of last resort. Students are expected to fundraise and grants are for only those who have limited fundraising opportunities.

Applications will not be accepted until November 2010 and February 2011. At that time it is anticipated that fundraising will be almost completed and a grant is needed to supplement a shortfall in fundraising.

If you cannot download the application form, please contact info-newzealand@afs.org or call 0800 600 300):

”Thank you for this great dream you have helped me make reality. I have learnt so much already being in this beautiful country. My Portuguese has improved by 100% already with my host family helping me and school mates, and I practise every night. I am confident that I will be able to understand their language within the 5 months I am here. I am enjoying my time being here but miss my family very much. I will be torn both ways when it is time to fly back home. Thank you for this opportunity”

AFS Educational Trust Grant recipient, Caitlin Withers, currently in Brazil